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L Account

Suits you! An account for 16-23 year olds

You’ve got your own life. You’ve got your own money; so make sure you’re making the most of it. Our “L” Account is designed for you, to make your life easier, because let’s face it - you’ve got more interesting things to think about.

The ‘L’ account is designed for all savers aged between 16 and 23.

  • Earn 0.10% (variable) Gross p.a./0.10% (AER)
  • A LINK card for withdrawing money from cash machines.
  • No notice for withdrawals.
  • Investment to suit you (invest as little as £1 and up to £50,000).

How to apply

Before applying for your account, please read the Terms and Conditions on the tab below.

  • Postal Account
    Download and complete the L Account Postal Application
  • Branch Account
    For further details or to apply, please pop into your local branch
  • Telephone Account
    For further details call us on 08457 33 66 88

More Information


SUMMARY BOX
KEY PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR OUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Account nameL Account
Interest rates (AERs)Gross p.a.AER
0.10%0.10%
Interest is variable and is credited to the account on after close of business 30 June and 31 December each year.
Tax StatusInterest is paid net of basic rate tax, depending on your tax status. If the child is a non tax payer, interest can be paid gross if an HM Revenue & Customs Form R85 completed.
Conditions for bonus paymentn/a
Withdrawal arrangementsWithdrawals or closure are permitted without notice.
AccessBranch or Post

 

Additional Account Information 
Minimum and Maximum BalancesMinimum Maximum 
£1£50,000
Minimum Age16 years
Account AvailabilityThis account is a limited issue and may be withdrawn without notice.
Need more information?To find out more about this account, or any of our other savings accounts, please call into your local branch or call Dunfermline Direct on 08457 33 66 88.

Previous rates can be found on our interest rates table.

Important Information

Before applying for your account, please read the Terms and Conditions on the Terms & Conditions tab above.

For an explanation of the terms used such as AER and Tax Free, refer to our glossary page.

Terms & Conditions

Our Investment Handbook and Investment Tariff contain important provisions affecting your account. Please read them carefully and keep them for future reference.

Product availability This product is a limited issue and may be withdrawn without notice.

Minimum and maximum balance The minimum balance is £1. If you do not keep the minimum balance in it, your account will be closed. The maximum balance is £50,000. Additional deposits may be made, unless the account has been withdrawn, subject to the maximum balance.

Opening an account Individuals aged at least 16 and under 24 can open this account on their own behalf. A corporate body or an unincorporated body may not open an account, and an individual cannot open an account as trustee for such organisations.

Withdrawals and closures Withdrawals and closures are permitted without notice and subject to you signing a withdrawal slip. Withdrawals are normally paid by cheque, but up to £250 in cash per day can be paid from your account at a branch. If making a withdrawal by post, you must send us your passbook.

Interest Interest is variable, is calculated on a daily basis and is credited to your account after close of business on 30 June and 31 December each year.

Cooling-off period Occasionally, you may change your mind after you have opened an account. For details on the 14-day cooling-off period, see your Investment Handbook.

LINK Card A LINK card can be issued with this account and will let you withdraw money from LINK cash machines. Terms and Conditions apply to the use of your LINK card, which are available on request and which you will be bound by when using your card.

Other important information Dunfermline Building Society is a trading division of Nationwide Building Society which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority under registration number 106078. Credit facilities other than regulated mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Head Office: Nationwide House, Pipers Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN38 1NW.

We also have telephone-operated accounts – call Dunfermline Direct on 0845 345 04 09 for further details.
Interest rates correct at 30.04.10

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

L Account FAQ

L Account FAQ: FAQ

What happens when I’m 24?
Our L Account will automatically be transferred to one of our instant access accounts on your 24th birthday. We will also contact you at this point with details of other offers that will be available to you at this time.

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